Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following is correct with respect to −I effect of the substituents ? (R= alkyl )
A
−NR2>−OR>\-F
B
−NH2<\-OR<\-F
C
−NH2>\-OR>\-F
D
−NR2<\-OR>\-F
Answer
−NH2<\-OR<\-F
Explanation
Solution
−1 effect increases on increasing electronegativity of atom. So, correct order of −1 effect is $- NH _{2}